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Senior Data Center Construction Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Arlington, VA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

Revise infrastructure procurement by driving strategic sourcing and innovative solutions that power global cloud computing infrastructure. Play a critical role in shaping the future of technology procurement across complex construction supply chains.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services

  • Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes

  • Manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Data Center Construction scopes with General Contractors, subcontractors, and construction material/equipment suppliers

  • Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and performance

  • Create robust metrics and accountability mechanisms for supplier performance

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

  • 6+ years of related industry experience

  • Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)

  • Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction

  • 5+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience

  • Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation

  • 5+ years of relevant experience with construction services and material procurement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

  • Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

  • Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies

  • Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners

  • Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Experience interfacing directly with construction scopes through various stages of development and construction, direct coordination with internal and external teams responsible for construction and commissioning/testing phases of project

  • Familiarity with current engineering principles associated with Data Center Construction, Sustainability, etc

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Effective communication abilities

  • Customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Experience interfacing directly with construction scopes through various stages of development and construction

  • Familiarity with current engineering principles associated with Data Center Construction, Sustainability, etc

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage

  • 401(k) matching

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the organization.

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